Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
555937

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 12: 760 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555269

Common Names

  • Varied Asystasia
  • Asystasia varia
  • Varied

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Description

Asystasia varia (also called Variable Asystasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Asystasia varia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asystasia varia has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asystasia varia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Asystasia varia

Asystasia varia can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Asystasia varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asystasia varia?

Asystasia varia

What is the common name of Asystasia varia?

African Violet

What is the natural habitat of Asystasia varia?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Asystasia genus

Asystasia indica, Asystasia africana, Asystasia alba, Asystasia albiflora, Asystasia ammophila, Asystasia ansellioides, Asystasia atriplicifolia, Asystasia australasica, Asystasia buettneri, Asystasia charmian, Asystasia chelonoides, Asystasia congensis, Asystasia crispata, Asystasia dalzelliana, Asystasia excellens, Asystasia gangetica, Asystasia glandulifera, Asystasia glandulosa, Asystasia guttata, Asystasia hedbergii, Asystasia hispida, Asystasia kerrii, Asystasia laticapsula, Asystasia lawiana, Asystasia ledermannii, Asystasia leptostachya, Asystasia lindauiana, Asystasia linearis, Asystasia lorata, Asystasia macrophylla, Asystasia malawiana, Asystasia masaiensis, Asystasia mysurensis, Asystasia nemorum, Asystasia oppositiflora, Asystasia pusilla, Asystasia retrocarpa, Asystasia richardsiae, Asystasia riparia, Asystasia salicifolia, Asystasia scandens, Asystasia schliebenii, Asystasia subbiflora, Asystasia travancorica, Asystasia trichotogyne, Asystasia varia, Asystasia variabilis, Asystasia vogeliana, Asystasia welwitschii, Asystasia zambiana,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.